Private Art Parties for Kids & Teens!
Make birthdays creative and stress-free! Our art parties (ages 4–16) include guided activities, all materials, and a fun, hands-on experience. Kids leave with artwork they love—parents enjoy an easy celebration.
Each private party includes a dedicated instructor, 2 hours total (1 hour art + 1 hour food/gifts), and optional add-ons like face painting or arcade time.
Pricing: From $280–$400 for up to 10 guests, with additional participants extra. Confirm your date before booking; remaining balance is paid on the day.
Party Themes:
- Barbie Fashionista – Design outfits and accessories
- Perler Pixel Party – Create bead-based pixel art
- Petal Jewellery – Make custom earrings or bracelets
- Wristlet Keychains – Design silicone bead accessories
- Soapstone Carving (12+) – Sculpt a stone keepsake
- Lip Gloss Party – Mix your own custom gloss
Creative, confidence-boosting fun that turns your child’s birthday into a masterpiece!
Brunch ‘n’ Brush
Start your mornings creatively with this relaxed two-hour art session designed for adults who love to make and mingle. Enjoy coffee and light breakfast bites as you explore a variety of artistic mediums, from watercolour to oils and acrylics. From and inks and clay to textiles, felting, and more! Each session offers fresh inspiration and […]
Summer Floral, Rural Edition – All Locations!
Celebrate the beauty of the season in this relaxing Summer Floral Watercolour Workshop designed for beginners and creative hobbyists. In this guided class, participants will learn essential watercolour techniques while painting fresh, blooming florals. Students will explore colour blending, brush control, and layering techniques while creating a light and expressive watercolour painting to take home. […]
Watercolour Studio Sessions (Sundays, 6-8 pm, starting September!)
Watercolour Studio Sessions is an ongoing class for artists with some watercolour experience who want to build skills, receive feedback, and explore their personal style. New to watercolour? We recommend taking Foundations of Watercolour first.
Bring a project or start something new in a relaxed, supportive studio environment. Supplies are available, or bring your own.
Join us at our studio in The Johnston Terminal at The Forks. Drop in for $35, book monthly at $32/session, or subscribe for $119/month.Clay Studio Sessions (Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm starting September!)
Clay Studio Sessions is an ongoing program for potters and clay artists looking for dedicated studio time in a supportive community setting. Bring your own projects or explore new ideas, with instructors available for guidance and feedback.
All fees include clay, firing, and access to nearly 100 glazes. The final Monday of each month is dedicated to glazing, and finished work must be picked up within one month of firing.
Pricing:
- Drop-in: $45
- Monthly rate: $42/session
- Subscription: $159/month
All That Glitters (Autumn Term)
This 12 week session will bring a smile to any little person’s face and relief to the hearts of moms who hate cleaning up glitter! Though projects will be created using many different mediums, the common factor is that every project will incorporate glitter, neons, metallics, or sequins! Let your little one SHINE (both literally […]
Youth Drawing Studio (Ages 10-16)! Manga, Realistic, and Cartooning (Autumn Term)
Youth Drawing Course (12 Weeks)
This 12-week course lets young artists explore cartooning, manga, and realistic drawing, with 4 weeks dedicated to each style. Students build core skills like proportion, shading, perspective, and character design while developing their own creative voice in a fun, supportive environment.
What Students Learn:
- Manga: expressions and action
- Cartooning: style and character creation
- Realistic drawing: shading and proportion
- Strong foundational art skills
Perfect for beginner to intermediate artists who love to draw and try new styles.
Starts September 16 • Runs 12 weeks (excluding holidays)
Creative Connections (Adults with Disabilities)
Creative Connections is a welcoming art class for adults with disabilities in downtown Winnipeg. Designed for all abilities, it focuses on self-expression, confidence, and the joy of creating in a supportive, community-centered space.
Participants explore painting, drawing, and mixed media at a relaxed pace with personalized guidance. No experience needed—just come create, connect, and belong.
Includes one participant + support worker
Starts October 7 • 7 weeks • 1:00–2:30 PM
Clay Lab, Ages 7-14
Get hands-on with clay in these fun 6-week courses for young artists! Kids will learn hand-building, sculpting, and decorating techniques while creating both functional pieces and imaginative sculptures.
With step-by-step guidance, students build confidence, fine motor skills, and creativity in a supportive environment.
Perfect for beginners and returning students—just be ready to get a little messy!
Thursdays • 5:00–6:30 PM • Cartizan Studio, Johnston Terminal (The Forks)
Exploring Mediums (Age 8-14)
Exploring Mediums is a fun, hands-on art class where young artists explore a variety of materials and techniques over 12 weeks. Students will experiment, create, and build confidence while discovering new ways to express their ideas.
This class fosters creativity, curiosity, and self-expression in a supportive environment—no experience needed!
Students Will Learn:
- Basics of different art materials
- How to choose the right medium
- Drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media techniques
- Creative problem-solving and artistic confidence
- How to reflect on their artwork
Details:
Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 PM (12 weeks) starting September 17
Name in Colour, Personalized Canvas (Sept 7)
Create a one-of-a-kind artwork that’s all about you! In this fun and creative workshop, participants will learn the technique of negative painting and will create a piece worthy of becoming a keepsake. They will design and paint their canvas with step-by-step guidance from our instructor with their age, ability, and favourite colours or themes taken […]
Kids Watercolour Day Camp – NEW! (August 25-27)
This three-morning watercolour day camp is designed for kids and teens as they wrap up their summer break! Join us at Cartizan Studio in the heart of Winnipeg at the Forks for a fun, creative experience! Participants will be guided through foundational techniques such as washes, colour mixing, and compositional development, and create 3 fun, […]